The relationship to speed vs time is greatly exaggerated.

I drive 50 miles to work about 55-63MPH and costs only a few minutes but gain over 15MPG. It's more perception than fact. Surely there is less thrill at lower speeds, and I understand the "I can't drive 55" attitude.

On the other hand, I know if I'm traveling hundreds of miles I'll speed up a bit. Proposing a new 55MPH Federal law would be political suicide, and rightly so.

Even if gas increased a few dollars some people still "wouldn't get it" regarding saving fuel $$ and speed, but most would. I became efficient back in 2004 when gas was $1.25 and the number of us driving for economy have multiplied several times over. I see it every day on the road.

I don't see the need for a law. Prices will take care of that on its own.

-Steve

Efficient drivers do it better.
1003 miles a tank personal record. 74MPG calculated. HCH1 CVT